Ailing radio legend Neil Rogers to undergo 'high risk' surgery

December 1, 2010|By Tom Jicha, Sun Sentinel

Local broadcasting legend Neil Rogers is having serious health issues and will undergo open-heart surgery on Friday.

Rogers, who has been living in Toronto, returned to South Florida for treatment, according to Norman Kent, Rogers' friend and attorney, who has petitioned the court to appoint a guardian to tend to Rogers' affairs and make decisions until Rogers health recovers.

Kent said he has been told by doctors that the surgery is "high risk," because of complicating factors, including Rogers' diabetes.

Rogers suffered a stroke and heart attack in October but seemed to be recovering until recently.

"He has deteriorated so rapidly since Thanksgiving," Kent said.

More information as it becomes available.

(After the Nancy Grace venom yesterday, I will delete all negative comments. This is not the time for them.)